My mom lives in AC, so occasionally, instead of driving, we'll take the NJ Transit train over there if the weather is particularly bad or the roads super trafficky. Cost wise, if you are traveling solo, it is cheaper than driving with gas and tolls. If there's a few of us, we just consider it the cost of adventure travel.
The train station is a bit tricky to find, as it's behind the big anchor stores. Parking overnight is OK; of course, park under a light, just in case.
You buy your ticket at the machine, which is located inside a shelter, also useful if it's rainy, hot, humid, snowing, thundering, etc. Go online to check the schedule if you are smart so you don't have too long of a wait til the train arrives.
Once you have your ticket, keep it on you and stick it on the little ticket slot on top of your seat. The conductor will swing by at some point before you arrive at your destination to punch it. read more